Behavior Specialist

• Assists member districts in the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans (group and individual systems)
• Collect and monitor data on behavior interventions
• Work with teams on collaboration, implementation, and evaluating the effectiveness of behavior plans
• Assists in developing, implementing, and modeling appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases
• Participates in team meetings – provides feedback on behavioral assessments, interventions, and strategies
• Provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff
• Consults and provides parent and staff training
• Provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with the implementation of behavior plans under the guidance of a BCBA or Director of Student Support Services
• Serves as a liaison between member district schools and other agencies
• Stay updated in research-based behavioral interventions
• Inform Special Education Coordinator of requests of conciliation, mediation, or due process hearing and assist and facilitate intervention strategies when conciliation, conferences, meditations or hearings may be involved
• Assist in the development of reinforcement systems
• Attend monthly behavior meetings
• Communicate information both to and from Special Education Coordinators to building staff
• Collect required data for program effectiveness and student progress
• Other activities that may be requested by the supervising Director of Student Support Services

• Bachelor Degree in any education area, behavior analysis or other related degree
• Experience working with kids who have disabilities and/or behavioral difficulties
• Must have a valid driver’s license and use of their own personal vehicle
• Must have a strong foundation in behavior analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge in proactive behavior strategies
• Must have an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with behavior disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other behavior issues
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle a variety of situations and problems independently
• Ability to present to small and large groups
• Ability to work independently and utilize effective time management skills
• Can train other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively
• Must know and understand state and federal laws and regulations in regard to restrictive procedures

• Valid Minnesota teaching license or credential or BCBA or BCaBA
• Crisis Prevention Institution certification preferred

Mileage will be reimbursed under the federal mileage rate